The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. Scotts Miracle-Gro has helped to grow the nearly $7 billion global consumer lawn and garden market through product innovation, industry-leading advertising efforts and its trusted brands.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

The Seasonal Forklift Driver is responsible for the operation of forklifts to safely distribute product around the distribution center.

Key Responsibilities* Performs a safety check of the equipment to ensure it is safe to operate.* Fills customer and warehouse orders* Performs daily inspection of forklift and report needed maintenance needs to Group Lead or Supervisor* Labeling and flattening of bags* Safely operates various types of material handling equipment* Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing equipment* Checks stock numbers and quantities being shipped against bills assuring accuracy and that product is taken from assigned location* Meets quality and quantity standards* Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels* Maintains records applicable to job and keeps work area in a neat and orderly condition* Hauls, counts, and stacks palletized materials, including high piling* Prepares product order requirements for staging and/or loading of trucks according to plan from Group Lead or Supervisor. * Loads trucks in a manner to ensure product will be damage free at destination

Job Requirements, Knowledge & Skills* Starting pay is $14.00/hour + shift differential if assigned to mid, 2nd or 3rd shift* Minimum 1 year experience operating a forklift* Ability to lift 50 pounds* Ability to climb on and off of required equipment* Ability to sit for long periods* Ability to communicate effectively* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide* Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions* Must pass the minimum fit for duty physical (annually)

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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug and nicotine free workplace.

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